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One demand of the modern car enthusiast: shiing towards environ- mentally conscious vehicles. Since its founding, Karma has stood out for its green-focused mission. Taylor noted that "being a car manufacturer, you cannot ignore the EV (Electric Vehicle) space and the fact that the industry is headed in that direction. We saw an opportunity to deliver a vehicle that is as beautiful as it is technologically advanced and deliv- ers the performance environmentally conscious consumers expect from an electric vehicle." e Revero won the Green Luxury Car of the Year in 2018, and once you read about the innovations they've added, you'll understand why. When first looking at the car, its 200-watt solar panel roof that allows for passive charging throughout the day immediately separates it from the pack. e roof adds nearly 500 miles per year to the car's range, based purely on sunlight. When plugging in, the car only takes 24 minutes to charge, but the solar panel extends the Revero's range and already minimal gas consumption on top of that. An industry first, its unique structure takes advantage of sunlight angles to maximize efficiency. Within 50 miles, Revero owners won't need gas at all. For longer journeys, the car switches to gas and expands its range to 300 miles—all while handling with the precision that discerning drivers need in a luxury brand. Even with its green technology, the Revero still boasts a 403 horse-power engine with 981 .-lbs of torque. With a low center of gravity and responsive handling, it still offers the thrill of the drive. Its regenerative braking technol- V U E N J . C O M 138

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